Six Unique Things to Do in San Francisco, San Francisco, California

As a visitor to San Francisco you鈥檝e probably ridden the street cars, seen the Golden Gate Bridge and watched the sea lions at Pier 39. You鈥檝e been to Alcatraz, explored聽Chinatown聽and wandered around the museums. You might also have explored the聽street art, and walked up to the famous聽Painted Ladies. But what are some of the less-touristy, unique things to do in San Francisco?

The Wave Organ is possibly the most unique thing in San Francisco. Located by the sea at the end of a long spit of land in the Marina District, this is an acoustic sculpture that amplifies the sound of the waves as they rise and crash against the shore. Put your ears to the pipes and you can hear the different noises generated by the waves.

The Organ seems to have been built out of lots of bits of recycled concrete. It is large and there are places to sit beside it. When I visited there was no-one else around: it was a peaceful place to sit and watch the birds and the sea.

It was a surprise to me to discover that San Francisco has a strong Japanese heritage, and the largest Japantown area in the United States. The Japan Center is an excellent place to start your exploration. Follow the Historic Walk, then try some authentic cuisine in one of the Center鈥檚 many restaurants and caf茅s. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Six Unique Things to Do in San Francisco
Guide Location: USA » San Francisco
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Karen Warren
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Wave Organ
Japan Center
Japanese Tea Garden
Golden Gate Park
Stairways
Barbary Coast Trail
Visitor Information Center
Eagle Point Labyrinth
Ferry Building
Market Bar
Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant

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